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Connecting people with disability to potential employers
Connecting people with disability to potential employers On 21 March 2022, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston, officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne. The RecruitAble pilot is designed and delivered by people with disability. It is one …
First of its kind disability confidence training
First of its kind disability confidence training A joint project between the Australian Government and the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) will receive almost $1 million. The project will build the capability of professionals so they are better equipped to work with people with disability. The project …
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government , written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday 15 May 2022, …
Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting – 17 June 2022
Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting – 17 June 2022 Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met in Melbourne on 17 June 2022. This was the first Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting attended by the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for …
DSS scam alert
DSS scam alert The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently received reports that members of the public have been contacted via email by an individual or individuals claiming that there is a “secure message” from DSS. If you receive the below email, please delete it and do not select or open any attachments or …
Survey available for TILA recipients
Survey available for TILA recipients The Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA) is a $1,500 payment. It is available to eligible young people leaving care to help with basic costs while they transition to independence. The Department of Social Services wants your help to improve the TILA. We would like to …
Respect Stories: tell us what respect looks like for you
Respect Stories: tell us what respect looks like for you The Respect Stories competition (Opens external website) invites young people aged 10 to 14 to submit a short story, poem or essay of up to 1,000 words, or an illustration, exploring what respect means to them. This is a great opportunity for everyone to reflect …
Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting - 29 July 2022
Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting - 29 July 2022 We were honoured to host the Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting (DRMM) on 29 July in Canberra. This DRMM provides a forum for Commonwealth, state and territory ministers responsible for disability policy to drive reform, including …
National Homelessness Week 1–7 August 2022
National Homelessness Week 1–7 August 2022 National Homelessness Week runs until Sunday 7 August and aims to raise awareness about the current impact of homelessness across Australia through local and community events. According to the 2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, there were more than 116,000 people …
Disability Employment Roundtable focuses on employment opportunities
Disability Employment Roundtable focuses on employment opportunities The Minister for Social Services hosted a Disability Employment Roundtable today at the Enid Lyons Building in Canberra. Minister Amanda Rishworth met with a cross section of stakeholders to discuss overcoming barriers to employment for people with …